Taiwan’s Healthy Taiwan Initiative, championed by President Lai Ching-te, marks a bold shift toward prevention, digital innovation, and holistic care—aiming to add healthy years to life and tackle chronic diseases, mental health, and cancer head-on. With expert-driven reforms and a public-private push, the initiative is laying the groundwork for a stronger, more resilient healthcare system.

A recent stock investment scam in Taiwan, which defrauded a woman of NT$13.7 million, highlights the growing risks of financial fraud in the digital age. As online scams become more sophisticated, Taiwan’s government and financial sector are ramping up regulatory measures, AI-driven fraud detection, and public awareness campaigns to combat rising cybercrime.